Apple seems to have acquired digital audio instrument and plug-in maker Camel Audio, according to the company’s corporate information listed in the UK government’s Companies House website. The new address for Camel Audio is listed as 100 New Bridge Street in London, which is the address of Apple’s London office. MacRumors also highlighted the change in directors for the company, which currently includes one name: Heather Joy Morrison, who is a member of Apple’s legal team.
Camel Audio produces the widely recognized Alchemy software suite, which includes plugins, synths and effects to help musicians produce tracks digitally. But last month the company mysteriously closed its doors, telling customers that its products were “no longer available for purchase,” and thanking them for their support.
Apple’s decision to discontinue Camel Audio’s products – rather than simply bring them in-house, as it did with Beats – suggests they will be folded into existing Apple products. The Cupertino company already offers the consumer-level Garageband for digital music production, as well as Logic Pro X at the professional end.
However Camel Audio’s talent is used though, it seems that Apple is beefing up its musical expertise, with rumors still swirling that the company is set to relaunch the Beats Audio streaming service later this year.
